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Lake Margarette
328 km²
A very small population of just 16 people defines Lake Margarette. This sparsely populated area is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a quiet place where personal incomes are among the highest for its level, well above the typical Western Australian or Australian earnings. The area is largely non-residential, with very few homes and no public transport.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national average of 38 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 131%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 44%, ahead of Christianity (31%).
The area has one primary government school, though the average school size of 27 is much lower than most similar areas.
Personal incomes are among the highest for this level and well above the national figure. Typical family weekly income is $2,750, which is a little above the state average, though typical household income is well below.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 19%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
Service in the Defence Force is far more common here than in the rest of the country, with 13.6% of people having served.
There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here in the latest census.
Homes in Lake Margarette are smaller than usual, with 2.0 people per home, which is well below the state and national figures.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,200, a figure that is well below the national and state averages.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it far below the state average for transit access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 108%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Lake Margarette is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, which is far below the Western Australian average.
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